Understanding Plato’s Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato’s Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's

Outlines Plato's life and historical background, introduces his major works, and offers a fresh approach to the interpretation of his ideas

Understanding Plato introduces beginning philosophy students to the nature of philosophy and philosophical method by providing a clear description and analysis

This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes they’d had in school. Outrageously funny, Plato and a Platypus Walk into a B

It is an excellent book – highly intelligent, interesting and original. Expressing high philosophy in a readable form without trivialising it is a very diffic